Author: LeD-ashBlog
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Are we Allies in the Struggle or Just Struggling with the Idea of Allyship? — Foluke’s African Skies
In this post I want to reflect on two main ways in which the concept of allyship against injustice is conceived… and then argue for a third way. I often get asked at talks on decolonisation/EDI how to be a good ally in the fight against racial injustice. I struggle with this question for two… Are…
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M.L.King and A Few other Good Critical Race Theorists
The Goal of Education is to humanize, harmonize and mobilize critical theorists who actualize their one dash to make a difference Le’ Dash Just A few Good men who dared to Make A Difference. As we celebrate Dr King’s Earth Day, let’s remember him and others with intention and resolve. Whether man or woman, take…
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The Crown and The Glory – A Bee in Her Bonnet
Heavy is the Head that Wears A Crown
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Overcoming Speechlessness Part II
This is radio grapevine… Talk for her Le’Dash This exquisite art piece by master quilter Bisa Butler was the catalyst I needed to look inward and come to a reckoning with my younger self. The colors of the girl’s patch work dress, her butterfly – yellow ribbons coupled with the childish gaze of this particular…
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Overcoming Speechlessness I
‘Well Done Betta dan Well Said’… My grandmother’s pathos in patois. So while I sit and search for the right words to right the wrongs of a society that has seemingly gone mad there continues to be a furor in Zion The breast-beating must cease. This bone crushing paralysis of soul and spirit must be…
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton


